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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champs Give Predictions For Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Showdown
Courtesy of UFC
Some of the greatest names in the sport’s pantheon have held and fought for the UFC’s 205lbs title since its inception in 1997, including Hall of Famers Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell and iconic fighters including Vitor… Read More
Report: CSAC Passes Amendment for Medical TRT and Marijuana Exemptions
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has begun taking legislative steps to help clear fighters for competition who use marijuana or testosterone replacement therapy for medical reasons.
On Monday, the CSAC reportedly passed an amendment which would allow… Read More
Strikeforce Confirms Voelker vs. Burrell, Kyle vs. Cavalcante For May 19th
By FCF Staff
Not long after news surfaced that Josh Thomson will fight lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez for a third time on May 19th, Strikeforce has announced two more bouts for the promotion’s upcoming San Jose card.
In addition to… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson, 13-1, Could Be Seen As A Potential Nightmare For UFC Champ Jon Jones
By Tom Taylor
Without overlooking the dangerous test that is Thiago Silva, Alexander Gustafsson could be seen as a potential nightmare for UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.
Boasting an impressive record of 13-1, Gustafsson is making a serious statement… Read More
Jake Shields Says Move to Middleweight “Not One Hundred Percent”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After the “UFC Tonight” television show reportedly announced that Jake Shields was returning to the middleweight division, it didn’t take long on Wednesday for the news to spread throughout the MMA world. While Shields admits he’ll… Read More
Jake Shields Returning to Middleweight Division
By FCF Staff
Jake Shields is returning to the division where just two years ago, he reigned as the Strikeforce middleweight champion. In the latest episode of UFC Tonight, the FUEL TV program revealed that the highly regarded welterweight… Read More
Vinny Magalhaes: “My Goal Was Always To Get Back To The UFC.”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After exiting from the UFC in 2009 and putting together a 7-1 run, Vinny Magalhaes has made significant headway in re-establishing the expectations that have accompanied his MMA career. While Magalhaes has continued to add grappling… Read More
Jake Shields: “I Have To Go Out And Reprove Myself”
Former #1 Contender Ready for Yoshihiro Akiyama
By Kelsey Mowatt
This time last year, Jake Shields was busy preparing for what was the biggest fight of his career, as the decorated fighter was set to battle UFC Welterweight Champion… Read More
“Mayhem” Miller To Face C.B. Dollaway At UFC 146 In May
By FCF Staff
After a dismal showing against opposing “The Ultimate Fighter” coach Michael Bisping in December, Jason “Mayhem” Miller (24-8) will be given another opportunity to prove himself in The Octagon when he faces C.B. Dollaway (11-4) at UFC… Read More
“Babalu” Sobral Vs. Steve Bosse Tapped For Instinct 4 In May
By FCF Staff
Instinct Martial Arts, the Stephane Patry-headed promotion based in Montreal, has announced that it has signed a fight between former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral (36-9) and Steve “The Boss” Bosse (9-1) for its fourth… Read More
“Babalu” To Face Melvin Manhoef At ONE FC On March 31
By FCF Staff
Former UFC light heavyweight championship challenger and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Renato “Babalu” Sobral (36-9) of Orange County, Calif. by way of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil will return to action against K-1 kickboxer and Melvin Manhoef (24-9-1… Read More
Lyle Beerbohm Says He’s Chopping Wood To Survive, Anxiously Awaiting A Call To Fight
By Joshua Molina
In the mountains near Spokane, Washington, Lyle Beerbohm chops trees to sell as firewood. He has a family and five kids to feed.
But as he swings his axe, in the back of his head, he thinks… Read More
Manager Confirms “Babalu” Sobral Headed to ONE FC
Decorated Veteran Has Signed Two Fight Deal
By Kelsey Mowatt
The growing Asian promotion ONE FC… Read More
Jake Ellenberger on Diego Sanchez: “I’m Better in a Lot of Areas”
Credits Veteran Welterweight For Heart and Determination
By Kelsey Mowatt
While fighters like Donald Cerrone, Dan Henderson and of course Jon Jones will be remembered for their impressive 2011 campaigns, Jake Ellenberger also recorded one of the year’s more… Read More
Fedor Emelianenko Fighting Satoshi Ishii New Year’s Eve
By FCF Staff
For the first time since 2005, Fedor Emelianenko will have a three fight campaign, as today M-1 Global and DREAM announced that the former Pride champion will fight Judo star Satoshi Ishii on New Year’s Eve.
The… Read More
Report: With Showtime Deal Imminent, Strikeforce to Continue
By FCF Staff
In stark contrast to how it might have appeared a couple of months ago, word has come today that Strikeforce will continue operating beyond its recently confirmed January 7th card. While speaking at today’s UFC 140 press… Read More
M-1 Global’s Kogan Pressuring UFC’s White for Fedor vs. Velasquez
By FCF Staff
Now that Fedor Emelianenko has ended his three fight losing skid, by dominating Jeff Monson for a unanimous decision win in Moscow this past weekend, the fighter’s management and M-1 Global is once again knocking on the… Read More
Headliners Top UFC 139 Salaries
By FCF Staff
UFC 139’s main event competitors were the highest paid fighters at the promotion’s latest event this past Saturday in Anaheim. According to figures released today by the California State Athletic Commission, co-main-event participant Cung Le led the… Read More
Video: Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler at Bellator 58
“Shogun” Rua and Dan Henderson weren’t the only ones who participated in a ‘fight of the year’ candidate Saturday night, as the Michael Chandler versus Eddie Alvarez bout at Bellator 58 this weekend, is also being widely touted as… Read More
UFC 139: “Hendo” Outscores “Shogun”
Here are the results from last night’s UFC 139 card in San Jose, California, which saw Dan Henderson outscore Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in a five round bout, which is widely being called an ‘instant classic.’